The Children's Hearing System Flashcards
The Children’s Hearing System is unique to Scotland?
True
What is the CHS?
A legal tribunal that decides what is best for a young person under the age of 18
At any one time, how many young people are involved in the CHS?
10,000
If the CHS cannot make a decision on behalf of the young person who can they send the case to?
The Sheriff Court
What are some of the reasons that a young person might be referred to the CHS?
Being exposed to moral danger
Victims of an offence
Outwith their parents control
Not attending school
A referral to the CHS can be made by anyone but most referrals come from who?
The police, Social Services and Educational institutions
What are the 4 key stages in the CHS?
- The referral
- The investigation
- The Hearing
- The outcome
What is the role of the reporter in the CHS?
To investigate any referrals
A role of the CHS is to organise a what?
Panel
A role of the CHS is to
Support the young person who has been referred and act in their best interest
If a child is in danger the CHS has the power to
Have the young person supervised in the home
If the child is in extreme danger in the home, the CHS can use their power to
Remove the child from that home
If a young person does not engage with the CHS the CHS has the power to
Issue a warrant to secure attendance to the Hearing
What % of referrals to the CHS come from the police?
75%
How many panel members are there in a hearing?
3
